Raid W. Amin

Dr. Raid W. Amin is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of West Florida, affiliated with the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. His research spans statistical process control, geospatial cluster analysis, and applications to criminology, epidemiology, and environmental statistics.

• Education: PhD (1987), MS (1983) in Statistics from Virginia Tech; BS (1979) in Statistics from Baghdad University.

Using tools like SaTScan, Amin investigates spatial patterns in crime rates, cancer incidence, and human-shark interactions. His recent work includes spatial mapping of rape cases in the USA. Publications appear in journals such as Technometrics, Journal of Quality Technology, and Statistics and Public Policy.

He has served as an invited visiting professor at institutions in Germany and Egypt. Amin also contributes to statistical consulting for medical residency projects at Pensacola healthcare organizations.

• Scientific Awards: Teaching Incentive Program Award (2004), Distinguished Research and Creative Activities Award (1998) from University of West Florida.